TDK-Lambda G10-500 User manual

Series
Programmable DC Power Supplies
5kW in 1U 0-600V/ 0-500A
Built in LAN, USB, RS-232 & RS-485 Interface
Optional Interface: IEEE488.2 (GPIB)
USER MANUAL
This manual covers models
G10-500
G80-65
GB10-500
GB80-65
G20-250
G100-50
GB20-250
GB100-50
G30-170
G150-34
GB30-170
GB150-34
G40-125
G300-17
GB40-125
GB300-17
G60-85
G600-8.5
GB60-85
GB600-8.5
IA761-04-02

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................1
1.1 5000W Series Specifications ...................................................................................... 1
1.2 Standard Unit Low Voltage Outline............................................................................ 5
1.3 Standard Unit High Voltage Outline........................................................................... 6
1.4 Blank Panel Unit Low Voltage Outline ....................................................................... 7
1.5 Blank Panel Unit High Voltage Outline....................................................................... 8
1.6 Optional accessories .................................................................................................. 9
1.6.1 Printed User manual..................................................................................... 9
1.6.2 Serial Port Cables.......................................................................................... 9
1.6.3 Paralleling Cable ........................................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 2: FRONT/REAR PANEL CONTROL & CONNECTORS ...............................................10
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Front Panel Controls................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Front Panel Display and Indicators .......................................................................... 13
2.4 Rear Panel Connections and Controls...................................................................... 16
2.5 J1 Connector Terminal and Function ....................................................................... 17
2.6 Front Panel Display Messages.................................................................................. 19
2.7 Menu Navigation...................................................................................................... 20
2.7.1 Introduction................................................................................................ 20
2.7.2 Exiting a Menu ............................................................................................ 25
CHAPTER 3: LOCAL OPERATION...........................................................................................26
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 26
3.2 Load Connections Options ....................................................................................... 26
3.2.1 Connecting Single Loads, Local Sensing (Default) ...................................... 26
3.2.2 Connecting Single Loads, Remote Sensing ................................................. 26
3.2.3 Connecting Multiple Loads, Radial Distribution Method ........................... 28
3.2.4 Multiple Load Connection with Distribution Terminals ............................. 28
3.2.5 Constant Voltage Mode and Voltage Setting ............................................. 29
3.2.6 Constant Current Mode and Current Setting ............................................. 29
3.2.7 Automatic Crossover .................................................................................. 30
3.2.8 Output On/Off Control ............................................................................... 30
3.2.9 Safe-Start and Auto-Restart Modes............................................................ 31
3.2.10 Viewing Software Revision ......................................................................... 31
3.3 Alarms and Protective Functions ............................................................................. 31
3.3.1 Introduction................................................................................................ 31
3.3.2 Over Voltage Protection ............................................................................. 32
3.3.2.1 Resetting the OVP Circuit............................................................. 32
3.3.3 Under Voltage Protection and Under Voltage Limit................................... 33
3.3.3.1 Activated UVP Alarm.................................................................... 33
3.3.4 Foldback Protection.................................................................................... 34
3.3.4.1 Activated FOLD Alarm.................................................................. 34
3.3.5 Protection Delay ......................................................................................... 35
3.3.6 Over Temperature Protection .................................................................... 35
3.3.7 AC Fail Alarm............................................................................................... 35

3.4 Series Operation....................................................................................................... 36
3.4.1 Series Connection for Increased Output Voltage ....................................... 36
3.4.2 Series Connection for Positive and Negative Output Voltage.................... 37
3.4.3 Remote Programming in Series Operation................................................. 37
3.5 Daisy-Chain Connection ........................................................................................... 38
3.5.1 Daisy In Function ........................................................................................ 38
3.6 Rear Panel (J1 Connector) Functions ....................................................................... 39
3.6.1 Interlock Function - Analog On/Off (Enable/Disable)................................. 39
3.6.2 Enable In Function ...................................................................................... 40
3.6.3 Enable_In Polarity....................................................................................... 40
3.6.4 Auxiliary Programmed Signals Prog_out_1 and Prog_out_2 ..................... 41
3.6.5 Power Supply OK Signal .............................................................................. 42
3.6.6 CV/CC Signal................................................................................................ 42
3.7 Parameter Setting Memory ..................................................................................... 43
3.7.1 Default Setting............................................................................................ 43
3.7.2 Reset ........................................................................................................... 43
3.7.3 Last Setting Memory................................................................................... 43
3.7.4 Save <1..4>.................................................................................................. 43
3.7.5 Recall <1..4>................................................................................................ 43
CHAPTER 4: REMOTE ANALOG PROGRAMMING ..................................................................46
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 46
4.2 Local/Remote Analog Control .................................................................................. 46
4.3 Local/Remote Analog Indication.............................................................................. 46
4.4 Remote Voltage Programming of Output Voltage and Current .............................. 47
4.5 Remote Resistor Programming of Output Voltage and Output Current ................. 48
4.6 Monitoring of Output Voltage (V_MON) and Current (I_MON) .............................. 49
CHAPTER 5: SERIAL RS232/RS485, USB & LAN INTERFACES ..................................................50
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 50
5.2 Configuration ........................................................................................................... 50
5.2.1 Default Setting............................................................................................ 50
5.2.2 Communication Interface Selection ........................................................... 50
5.2.3 Address Setting........................................................................................... 51
5.2.4 IP Address Setting....................................................................................... 51
5.2.5 Baud Rate Setting ....................................................................................... 52
5.2.6 Language Selection (RS232/RS485, USB).................................................... 52
5.2.7 Setting Unit in Remote, Local Lockout or Local Mode ............................... 53
5.3 Rear Panel RS232/RS485 IN Connector ................................................................... 54
5.4 Rear Panel RS485 OUT Connector............................................................................ 55
5.5 Connecting Power Supply to RS232 or RS485 BUS .................................................. 56
5.6 Rear Panel USB Connector ....................................................................................... 57
5.6.1 USB Getting Started.................................................................................... 57
5.7 Rear Panel LAN......................................................................................................... 58
5.7.1 Introduction................................................................................................ 58
5.7.1.1 Feature Summary......................................................................... 58
5.7.2 Specifications.............................................................................................. 59
5.7.2.1 LAN Specifications........................................................................ 59

5.7.2.2 LAN Command Speed .................................................................. 61
5.7.3 Select the Control Method ......................................................................... 62
5.7.3.1 Control Method Options.............................................................. 62
5.7.3.2 Select LAN Remote Mode............................................................ 62
5.7.3.3 LAN Status LEDs ........................................................................... 62
5.7.4 Connect to a Network................................................................................. 63
5.7.4.1 LAN Cable..................................................................................... 63
5.7.4.2 Types of Networks ....................................................................... 63
5.7.4.3 Power-up the LAN Power Supply................................................. 64
5.7.4.4 IP Addresses................................................................................. 65
5.7.4.5 Hostname..................................................................................... 65
5.7.4.6 Description and DNS Service Names............................................ 66
5.7.5 LAN Setup ................................................................................................... 67
5.7.5.1 View the IP and MAC Addresses.................................................. 67
5.7.5.2 Change the IP Address ................................................................. 67
5.7.5.3 LAN Reset..................................................................................... 68
5.7.6 Web Pages .................................................................................................. 69
5.7.6.1 Benefits of Web Pages ................................................................. 69
5.7.6.2 Opening the HOME Page ............................................................. 69
5.7.6.3 The Home Page............................................................................ 70
5.7.6.4 Login Rules ................................................................................... 71
5.7.6.5 DC Power Page............................................................................. 72
5.7.6.6 LAN Page ...................................................................................... 75
5.7.6.7 HELP Page .................................................................................... 79
5.7.7 Programming Using VISA Drivers................................................................ 80
5.7.7.1 VISA Description........................................................................... 80
5.7.7.2 VXI-11 Compatibility .................................................................... 80
5.7.7.3 Opening the VISA Connection...................................................... 80
5.7.7.4 Communicating Using VISA.......................................................... 80
5.7.8 Programming Using Sockets ....................................................................... 81
5.7.8.1 Socket Description ....................................................................... 81
5.7.8.2 Communicating Using Sockets..................................................... 81
5.7.8.3 Controller Access: Single and Multiple Clients ............................ 81
5.7.8.4 Input Buffer Requirements .......................................................... 82
5.7.8.5 Message Terminators .................................................................. 82
5.7.8.6 Using TCP Sockets ........................................................................ 82
5.7.8.7 Using UDP Sockets ....................................................................... 83
5.7.9 Connecting Over WAN................................................................................ 83
5.7.9.1 View Web Pages Over WAN......................................................... 83
5.7.9.2 Use Sockets Over WAN ................................................................ 83
5.8 Multi Power Supply Connection (Daisy-Chain) to RS232, RS485, USB or LAN......... 84
5.9 GEN Protocol (GEN series communication language).............................................. 87
5.9.1 Data Format................................................................................................ 87
5.9.2 End of Message........................................................................................... 87
5.9.3 Command Repeat ....................................................................................... 87
5.9.4 Checksum.................................................................................................... 87
5.9.5 Acknowledge .............................................................................................. 87
5.9.6 Backspace ................................................................................................... 87
5.10 GEN Command Set Description................................................................................ 87
5.10.1 General guides............................................................................................ 87

5.10.2 Numeric / Data Type Parameters ............................................................... 88
5.10.3 Command Set Categories ........................................................................... 88
5.10.4 Identification Commands ........................................................................... 89
5.10.5 Initialization Commands ............................................................................. 89
5.10.6 Output Commands ..................................................................................... 90
5.10.7 Global Output Commands .......................................................................... 93
5.10.8 Auxiliary Commands ................................................................................... 95
5.10.9 Status Commands ....................................................................................... 96
5.11 Serial Communication Test Set-Up .......................................................................... 98
5.12 SCPI Protocol ............................................................................................................ 99
5.12.1 Data Format................................................................................................ 99
5.12.2 End of Message........................................................................................... 99
5.12.3 End of Command ........................................................................................ 99
5.12.4 Checksum.................................................................................................... 99
5.12.5 SCPI Requirements ..................................................................................... 99
5.12.6 SCPI Command Hierarchy ......................................................................... 100
5.12.7 Header ...................................................................................................... 100
5.12.8 Data Formats ............................................................................................ 100
5.12.9 Commands Notes ..................................................................................... 101
5.13 SCPI Common Commands...................................................................................... 101
5.14 SCPI Subsystem Commands ................................................................................... 106
5.14.1 Display Subsystem .................................................................................... 106
5.14.2 Initiate Subsystem .................................................................................... 107
5.14.3 Instrument Subsystem.............................................................................. 107
5.14.4 Global Subsystem ..................................................................................... 107
5.14.5 Measure Subsystem.................................................................................. 108
5.14.6 Output Subsystem .................................................................................... 109
5.14.7 Program Subsystem.................................................................................. 111
5.14.8 Source Subsystem..................................................................................... 115
5.14.9 STATus Subsystem .................................................................................... 120
5.14.10 SYSTem Subsystem ................................................................................... 124
5.14.11 TRIGger Subsystem................................................................................... 129
5.15 SCPI Commands Summary ..................................................................................... 130
CHAPTER 6: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS .................................................................................133
6.1 Sequencer............................................................................................................... 133
6.1.1 LIST Mode ................................................................................................. 133
6.1.2 WAVE Mode.............................................................................................. 134
6.1.3 Sequencer Functions ................................................................................ 135
6.1.3.1 Counter ...................................................................................... 135
6.1.3.2 Dwell .......................................................................................... 135
6.1.3.3 Time ........................................................................................... 135
6.1.3.4 Load............................................................................................ 135
6.1.3.5 Store........................................................................................... 135
6.1.3.6 Step ............................................................................................ 136
6.1.3.7 Abort .......................................................................................... 136
6.2 Trigger System........................................................................................................ 137
6.2.1 Trigger Initialize ........................................................................................ 137
6.2.2 Trigger In................................................................................................... 137

6.2.3 Trigger Out................................................................................................ 137
6.2.4 Trigger Delay............................................................................................. 138
6.3 Sequencer + Trigger System Examples................................................................... 138
6.3.1 WAVE Mode Voltage Programming via Communication Example........... 138
6.3.2 WAVE Mode Execution via Communication Example .............................. 138
6.3.3 LIST Mode Example................................................................................... 139
6.3.4 WAVE Mode Example ............................................................................... 140
6.4 Internal Resistance................................................................................................. 141
6.5 Constant Power Limit............................................................................................. 142
6.6 Preload Control ...................................................................................................... 143
6.7 OCL – Analog Programming Over Current Limit .................................................... 144
6.7.1 OCL Example (10Volts, 500Amperes supply)............................................ 144
6.8 Slew-Rate Control .................................................................................................. 145
6.9 Advanced Parallel................................................................................................... 146
6.9.1 Advanced Parallel Connection (System Assembly)................................... 146
6.9.2 Load Connection....................................................................................... 146
6.9.3 Advanced Parallel System Acknowledge .................................................. 147
6.9.3.1 Acknowledge via the front panel............................................... 148
6.9.3.2 Acknowledge via communication.............................................. 148
6.9.3.3 Acknowledge via communication (Blank Panel master power
supply) 148
6.9.4 Advanced Parallel operation .................................................................... 148
6.9.5 Slave units operation in Advanced Parallel connection ........................... 149
6.9.6 Advanced Parallel fault system................................................................. 149
6.9.7 Advanced Parallel system identification (*idn?) ...................................... 149
CHAPTER 7: STATUS, FAULT AND SRQ REGISTERS ..............................................................150
7.1 General................................................................................................................... 150
7.2 SCPI Language ........................................................................................................ 150
7.2.1 SCPI Register Tree..................................................................................... 150
7.2.2 Questionable Condition (Fault Register) Group Structure ....................... 151
7.2.3 Operational Condition (Status Register) Group Structure........................ 152
7.2.4 Standard Event Status Group Structure ................................................... 153
7.2.5 Output Queue........................................................................................... 154
7.2.6 Error Queue .............................................................................................. 154
7.2.7 Service Request Enable Group Structure.................................................. 157
7.2.8 Determining the Cause of a Service Interrupt.......................................... 158
7.3 GEN Language ........................................................................................................ 159
7.3.1 GEN Register Tree..................................................................................... 159
7.3.2 Questionable Group (Fault Register) Structure........................................ 160
7.3.3 Operational Group (Status Register) Structure ........................................ 161
7.3.4 Command Error (“Cxx”) ............................................................................ 161
7.3.5 Execution Error (“Exx”) ............................................................................. 162
7.3.6 Service Request (SRQ) .............................................................................. 162
CHAPTER 8: IEEE OPTION ..................................................................................................163
8.1 General................................................................................................................... 163
8.2 IEEE-488.2 Interface............................................................................................... 163
8.3 Point to Point Connection...................................................................................... 163

8.4 Multi Drop Connection........................................................................................... 164
8.4.1 Selecting a Single Power Supply in a Multi Drop Chain............................ 164
8.5 Communication Cables .......................................................................................... 165
8.6 IEEE Controller Configuration ................................................................................ 165
8.7 Power Supply Configuration .................................................................................. 165
8.8 Execution Time....................................................................................................... 165
8.9 Communication Example ....................................................................................... 166
CHAPTER 9: AIR FILTER OPTION.........................................................................................168
9.1 General................................................................................................................... 168
9.2 Specifications ......................................................................................................... 168
9.3 Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 168
9.3.1 Cleaning Instructions ................................................................................ 168
9.3.2 Assembly Instructions for Standard Power Supplies................................ 169
9.3.3 Assembly Instructions for Blank Power Supplies (Without Display) ........ 171
CHAPTER 10: MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................173
10.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 173
10.2 Units under Warranty ............................................................................................ 173
10.3 Periodic Maintenance ............................................................................................ 173
10.4 Adjustments and Calibration.................................................................................. 173
10.5 Parts Replacement and Repairs ............................................................................. 174
10.6 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 174
10.7 Fuse Rating............................................................................................................. 175
10.1 Einleitung ............................................................................................................... 176
CHAPTER 11: INDEX ............................................................................................................179

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CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 5000W Series Specifications

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1.2 Standard Unit Low Voltage Outline

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1.3 Standard Unit High Voltage Outline

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1.4 Blank Panel Unit Low Voltage Outline

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1.5 Blank Panel Unit High Voltage Outline

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1.6 Optional accessories
1.6.1 Printed User manual
• Printed User manual, order P/N: G/M
1.6.2 Serial Port Cables
• For ordering serial port cables refer to CHAPTER 5:
1.6.3 Paralleling Cable
• Paralleling cable: order P/N: G/P.

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CHAPTER 2: FRONT/REAR PANEL CONTROL & CONNECTORS
2.1 Introduction
The Power Supply series has a full set of controls, indicators and connectors that allow
the user to setup and operate the unit. Before starting to operate the unit, please read the following
sections for an explanation of the functions, controls and connector terminals.
• Section 2.2: Front Panel Controls
• Section 2.3: Front Panel Display and Indicators.
• Section 2.4: Rear Panel Connections and Controls
• Section 2.5: J1 Connector Terminal and Function
2.2 Front Panel Controls
Refer to Figure 2–1 and Table 2-1 for description of the Front Panel controls.
Figure 2–1: Front Panel Controls
No.
Control/Indicator
Description
1
Power Switch
POWER ON/OFF control.
2
Power Supply Model
Model, Voltage & Current Identifier.
3 Voltage Encoder and
Button
Encoder: A high-resolution detent rotary Encoder adjusting
the output voltage and navigating menu.
Button: An auxiliary function to accept the voltage-setting
value in Preview mode.
4 Voltage Display 4-digit 16-segment Voltage display.
Normally displays the output voltage.
In Preview mode, the display indicates the program setting of
the output voltage.
In Menu navigation, the display indicates the selected
function.
5
Operation Mode Indicator
CV/CC/CP Operation mode indicator.

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No.
Control/Indicator
Description
6 Current Display 4-digit 16-segment Current display.
Normally displays the output current.
In Preview mode, the display indicates the program setting of
the output current.
In menu navigation, the display indicates the selected
parameter.
7 Indicators Bar Refer to Figure 2–2 and Table 2-2: Front Panel Display and
Indicators for description of the front panel Indicators bar.
8 Current Encoder and
Button
Encoder: A high-resolution detent rotary Encoder adjusting
the output current and navigating menu.
Button: An auxiliary function to accept the current-setting
value, select menu level, and set parameter value.
9
BACK Button
Return one step back in menu navigation mode.
10 PROG Button / Indicator Activates the Program / Sequencer menu.
The Program menu provides Sequencer function control,
Trigger function control, and loads a sequence stored inside
the power supply memory.
Green LED lights when Program menu is active. If Program
menu is active, press PROG button to exit to the main
display. *
11 SYST / Lock Front Panel
Button / Indicator
Activates the System menu.
The System menu provides output sensing point selection
(Local / Remote sense), Interlock function control, Enable
function control, Power Supply OK signal control,
SAVE/RECALL power supply configuration, Programmable
Signals control, Preload function control, Display brightness &
dimming function control, and reset power supply settings.
Green LED lights when the System menu is active.
If the System menu is active, press the SYST button to exit
to the main menu.
Lock / Unlock Front Panel buttons by pressing the SYST
button, followed by current encoder press. *

12
No.
Control/Indicator
Description
12 CONF Button / Indicator Activates the Configuration menu.
The Configuration menu provides power supply start mode
control, Voltage & Current source control, Analog
Programming / Monitoring range selection, Internal
Resistance function, Constant power limit function, and Slew-
Rate control function.
Green LED lights when the Configuration menu is active.
If the Configuration menu is active, press the CONF button to
exit to the main menu. *
13 PROT Button / Indicator Activates the Protection menu.
The Protection menu provides OVP setting, UVL setting, UVP
function control, Foldback function control, and OCL function
ON/OFF control.
Green LED lights when the Protection menu is active.
If the Protection menu is active, press the PROT button to
exit to the main menu. *
14 COMM Button / Indicator Activates the Communication menu.
The Communication menu provides communication interface
selection, power supply address selection, LAN settings
control, communication baud-rate selection, communication
language selection, and software revision information.
Green LED lights when the Communication menu is active.
If the Communication menu is active, press the COMM button
to exit to the main menu. *
15 FINE Button / Indicator Voltage/Current Fine/Coarse adjustment control.
Operates as a toggle switch.
In the Fine mode, Voltage and Current encoders operate in
high-resolution mode.
In the Coarse mode, Voltage and Current encoders operate in
standard-resolution (approx. 3 turns for full voltage/current
rated scale).
Green LED lights when the unit is in the Fine mode.